Learn about characteristics of involved instruction and how they are represented in different distance education models (e.g., supported distance and blended learning), the teacher role, and how to provide motivating and supportive feedback on students’ work

Consider how to develop teacher-created curricula and make use of Open Educational Resources (OER)

Deepen understanding of how to make best use of proprietary online curricula

Assessment: Student Participation and Progress

Build awareness of the different purposes assessment serves

Explore multiple ways to gauge learner progress, including information needed to include distance learners in the National Reporting System (NRS)